• Denis M. Tull
• Lisa Tschörner

Megatrends Afrika: Why should Europe re-engage with the Sahel’s military-led states?

After military coups in Mali and Niger, the EU is struggling to chart a course in the Sahel that reconciles the diverse interests of European member states with political realities on the ground. Denis Tull and Lisa Tschörner explain why and how the EU should re-engage with the region.

• Wolfram Lacher
• Ann-Marie Verhoeven
• Julia Fath

The Changing Face of Foreign Intervention in African Conflicts

This spotlight examines how security partnerships have evolved amid a new multipolarity, illustrating shifts in external intervention in African conflicts since 2011 and highlighting the decline of Western engagement alongside the rise of non-Western actors.

• Gerrit Kurtz
• Wolfram Lacher
• Denis M. Tull

The Myth of the Gamechanger: Drones and Military Power in Africa

Advanced combat drones are increasingly used in conflicts in Africa. This analysis of the conflicts in Mali, Chad and Sudan shows, their potential to shift the balance of military power between state forces and insurgents depends on symmetrical access to technology, type of warfare and topography.

doi:10.18449/2025MTA-PB33

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Crisis, Mbingas and Artisanal Small-Scale Mining in Zimbabwe

Illegal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is attracting Zimbabwe’s youth. Despite numerous challenges, their work ethic, endurance and creativity promote entrepreneurship. Using the rise of mbingas as an example, this policy brief analyses how that may benefit both young people and the economy.

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